The Organization has 54 field offices around the world. Its headquarters are located in Paris, France.

Its mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.

The Organization focuses, in particular, on two global priorities, Africa and Gender equality, and supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted at the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, through all its programmes.

What can make a school a happy place?

What can make a school a happy place?

Children should be happy to be in school where they can learn and play. We need all learners to be happy in order for future generations to contribute to a more peaceful world. Let's create #HappySchools for them!